2027 Rivian R1S recalls and problems

The 2027 Rivian R1S has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is seats.

How the 2027 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 6 R1S model years — 6th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls

1complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Back Over Prevention

Sep 16, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V597000 · 98,828 vehicles

Problem: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2027 R1S, 2022-2026 R1T, and 2027 R2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1866. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 9, 2026.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Seats1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2027 vs. other Rivian R1S years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2027. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2027 Rivian R1S have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2027 Rivian R1S, the latest from Sep 16, 2026 (back over prevention). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2027 Rivian R1S?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention seats (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.